2027- 2028 Project 55 Fellowship Year: Application (Fall 2026)

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Project 55: A year-long fellowship, a lifetime of civic leadership.
Thank you for your interest in the Project 55 Fellowship Program for the 2027- 2028 program year! 

Application opens: Friday, October 30th, 2026
Application closes: Sunday, January 3, 2027 at 11:59 PM EST.

Application Criteria:
The application consists of the following sections:
  • Section One- Background and Accessibility Information
  • Section Two- Fellowship Preferences and Skill Assessment 
  • Section Three- Short Answer and Diversity Statement Guidance
  • Section Four- Supporting Documents and Reference Portal
Note: This application does NOT automatically save. Please SAVE your progress by click the "Save" option at the top of this page. You will be prompted to create a log-in so that you can return to your application in the future. 

Learn more about Princeton AlumniCorps and Project 55 by visiting our website.

To see if our Fellowship is right for you, reach out to Laissa Gibson (lgibson@alumnicorps.org) or schedule a meeting.
Project 55 Fellowship Positions
Princeton AlumniCorps partners with nonprofit and governmental organizations from across the country to host Project 55 Fellows as full-time employees. Fellows complete high-impact, meaningful work that contributes to the mission of their host organization. Host organizations sponsor the salary and healthcare of their Fellow(s), and often extend to Fellows additional benefits such as paid time off, company technology, and travel reimbursement. All salaries and benefits will vary across each respective organization and city-area. Project 55 is a leadership development program in civic and community engagement and is not a money-making venture. Disclaimer: Partner Organizations and available fellowship positions are finalized after your application is due.
$50.00 Application Fee or Waiver
Princeton AlumniCorps is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization separate from Princeton University. Therefore, we require a non-refundable $50.00 application fee that’s collected and utilized to subsidize program operating expenses. Applicants can submit for a “no questions asked” fee waiver when completing the application.
If you have any questions about the application or process, please contact Laissa Gibson, Program Manager, at lgibson@alumnicorps.org.

Section One

Contact Information

















Disclaimer: We are supportive of any endeavors you may be considering and want to assess what other types of similar programming interest you. As a reminder to our eligibility criteria, should you be selected as a Project 55 Fellow, you will be asked to remove yourself from consideration of other programs.
Personal Background and Accessibility Information
By asking for personal background information, we hope to get a better understanding of our applicant's backgrounds, which will support our team in starting the conversation with our Fellows on what their needs are, and how AlumniCorps can better support them throughout the Program.







Section Two

Fellowship Logistics
Placement Terms Acknowledgment






Technical Skills



Section Three

Short Answer
Please read the following question and respond in 250 words maximum.

Diversity Statement Guidance
The diversity statement questions allow us to understand you as an applicant and the contributions your leadership will make to advancing a more just, and equitable society. Please take the time for thoughtful, complete, and concise answers in writing your statement. We advise writing a statement that is 500-750 word maximum (approximately one-page, single-spaced). Please include a sufficient amount of detail for the application reviewers to have a holistic view into who you are. While you are welcome to discuss specific social impact roles or fields you are interested in working, please DO NOT discuss specific partner organizations. We advise all applicants to keep an open mind about available Project 55 opportunities as such information is subject to change.  

More on Diversity Statements:
Minnesota State University: "Writing a Diversity Statement"
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Please respond to the following questions in your statement:

  1. What drives your passion for justice and social change? This is an opportunity for you to reflect on your lived experience and discuss what areas of justice you are passionate about, are involved in, and/ or want to learn more about.
  2. What aspiration do you have for your growth as a civic leader during your fellowship? Describe the civic knowledge, skills, or values you hope to develop by the end of the program. Consider the kinds of topics you may want to discuss, leaders you may want to meet, and anything else that might aid your development this year. 
    1. (Continued): Connect that aspiration to Project 55. What about the Fellowship stands out to you as the right setting for the growth you described?
................................................................................................................................ Submit your Diversity Statement on the next page under "File Upload."

Section Four

Supporting Materials
The following documentation is required for a well-rounded evaluation of all of our applicants. 
  • Letter of Recommendation (external portal)
  • Diversity Statement (file upload)
  • Resume (file upload)
  • Optional Unofficial Transcript (file upload)
Supporting materials will be shared with partner organizations during the interview process.
Letter of Recommendation
Reccomender Portal: Link Here The Project 55 Fellowship requires one letter of recommendation to be considered a complete application. Please share the above link with your chosen recommender to complete. You are welcome to submit your application before your letter of recommendation is received.
Note: An additional letter may be requested by a partner organization after a hire offer is extended. While this is uncommon and nothing you need to prepare for at this time, if it applies to you, our team will reach out to help you navigate it on a case-by-case basis.
File Uploads
This section is for all supporting material uploads. All supporting documents should be in PDF format. We will not accept Microsoft Word or Google Docs. 
(1) Please upload your Diversity Statement following the guidance on Page 4 of this application. Please name the file using your name like so: "Full name_Statement" for our records.

(2) Please upload your Resume below. Please name the file using your name like so: "Full name_Resume" for our records. Make sure your best email address and phone number is included!

(3) OPTIONAL: Please upload your UNOFFICIAL transcript below. Please name the file using your name like so: "Full name_Transcript" for our records. Transcripts can be referenced by partner organizations requiring specific scientific or technical skills. Your transcript may allow them to inquire about coursework that aligns with those skills. 

$50.00 Application Fee
Princeton AlumniCorps is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization separate from Princeton University. Therefore, we require a non-refundable $50.00 application fee that’s collected and utilized to subsidize program operating expenses.
Please note that your application is not considered complete until the $50 application fee has been submitted. The Project 55 application fee is processed through our GiveSmart platform.
 Click here to submit your application payment To request a no-questions-asked fee waiver, please complete this form.

BEFORE YOU SUBMIT

  1. Please make sure you have communicated with your recommender and shared the recommender portal link. You are responsible for ensuring they complete their recommendation by the application deadline.
  2. Please make sure you have paid the application fee or have requested a fee waiver.
  3. Please proofread your information and responses. 
Once the application is submitted, you will not be able to access your form or the supplemental links again.

Contact Information

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